Monthly Archives: January 2015

Slim Pickins

Posted on January 31, 2015 by Eric

I was passing through the Town of Scriba, NY two weeks ago when I decided to stop by the Oswego County Highway Department garage. I didn’t have much time to spare so I was hoping there would be some low hanging fruit … Continue reading →

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Lost and Found – Mack R-Model Dump Truck

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Eric

Let’s go to Fulton, NY! Said no one ever. I’m just kidding. Fulton has been good to this site in the past with photos of giant snow throwers, decaying Oshkosh trucks, and even Scanias. The highlight of any trip to … Continue reading →

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Michigan 180 Wheel Dozer

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Eric

This past weekend I came across a interesting piece of unique iron, a Michigan 180 series III wheel dozer. Unlike most loaders this 180 does’t articulate in the middle of the chassis but instead relies on rear articulating wheels. Rubber tires … Continue reading →

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Where’s the Snow?

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Eric

It seems funny to be asking that question after suffering days of media hysteria regarding the blizzard that just slammed the east coast but it’s one that has been on my mind recently. Around here the snow has only fallen … Continue reading →

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1st Auction of 2015

Posted on January 27, 2015 by Eric

The auction circuit in Upstate, NY jumped off to an early start this past weekend with a small event taking place at Tracey Road Equipment. Usually you don’t find too many auctions on the calender in January due to blizzards, … Continue reading →

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Autocar Mondays – ACX Xpeditor

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Eric

Many past Autocar Monday posts have lamented the passing of the company that built so many wonderfully heavy duty trucks for over a century but maybe, just maybe, we’ve shed tears for no good reason. While the conventional styled DC … Continue reading →

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Pulaski Snow Removal

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Eric

I was passing through Pulaski, NY the other day on business when I happened across village DPW crews cleaning the shoulder of hard packed snow. The action was taking place right during lunch so I pulled over to enjoy mine while … Continue reading →

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Good Grooming

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Eric

Sometimes you plow snow. Sometimes you don’t. In the case of ski slopes and snowmobile runs you need to groom the snow to provide that perfect and safe layer of crystallized water for all to enjoy. Specialized machines with wide … Continue reading →

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Heavy Iron Tug-O-War

Posted on January 21, 2015 by Eric

David tipped me off this video the other day in which twenty Toyota 4x4s have the ultimate tug of war against a Cat D8 dozer. Who will win? The results may surprise you although I think this event was staged. … Continue reading →

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Two for One

Posted on January 20, 2015 by Eric

I can tell you for a fact that this nice looking single axle Western 4700 is heading for the Town of Manlius Highway Department. The dark emereled green color was a clue while the factory destination sticker hanging in the … Continue reading →

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